By: Robert Remler
Medical diagnostic imaging technology allows physicians to pinpoint and accurately diagnose life threatening diseases obviating unnecessary invasive surgery or therapies by detecting anomalies at the very earliest stages.The medical community can now take advantage of this technology at Rockville PET Imaging, P.C. Located at 119 North Park Avenue, Rockville Centre, Rockville PET is a new state-of-the-art out-patient medical facility that has been customized to insure the very best in patient comfort, care, privacy and convenience.Lucille P. Taverna, M.D. is the medical director for Rockville PET and has been a radiologist on Long Island for the past 23 years. Since 1979 she has served as the president of Radiological Associates of Long Island, P.C. and Diagnostic Medical Imaging of Long Island, P.C., both of which are located in Oceanside."The use of PET imaging will enable physicians to diagnose illness and disease earlier and define an appropriate course for treatment," Taverna said.
Free seminars available at South Nassau
South Nassau Communities Hospital of Oceanside is offering free seminars and support groups at The Mental Health Counseling Center in Baldwin.The Bereavement Support Group will meet for eight weeks beginning Dec. 23 between 6-7 p.m. Registration is required. The Irritable Bowel Syndrome Support Group will meet the fourth Thursday of each month between 7-8 p.m. beginning Dec. 26. Fore more information or to register call (516) 546-1370. The Baldwin center is located at 2277 Grand Avenue.
Asian-American family clinic opens
"Many times, Asian-Americans feel disconnected from their current cultural atmosphere," said Young Cho, PhD, assistant psychologist at the newly established Asian-American Family Clinic at The Zucker Hillside Hospital in Glen Oaks, Queens. "To combat this situation, our clinic will provide behavioral health services for people from the Asian communities who are experiencing psychological and emotional difficulties."According to Cho, the clinic was designed to meet the needs of Asian-Americans who are seeking behavioral healthcare with clinicians specially trained in Asian-specific physiology and psychological processes.Specialized services have been created for Asian-American adults and children who have had difficulties finding appropriate behavioral healthcare due to language and cultural differences or are experiencing Asian-specific symptoms such as "latah," seen as a form of temporary psychosis; "shenkui," which is similar to anxiety and panic symptoms; and "hwa-byung," or suppressed anger syndrome.Participation in this program is covered by many health plans. For more information call (718)/(516) 470-8588.
Winthrop's cancer care institute recognized
Winthrop-University Hospital's Institute for Cancer Care has been recognized and granted approval by the Commission on Cancer of the American College of Surgeons as offering high-quality cancer care.Established by the American College of Surgeons in 1932, the Approvals Program sets standards for cancer programs and reviews the programs to make sure they conform to those standards. Only one in four hospitals that treat cancer receive this special approval.Receiving care at a Commission on Cancer approved program ensures that a patient will have access to, among other things, quality care close to home; comprehensive care offering a range of state-of-the-art services and equipment; a multispecialty, team approach to coordinate the best treatment options; information about cancer clinical trials, education and support; and lifelong patient follow-up through a cancer registry that collects data on type and stage cancers and treatment results.For more information about the Mineola-based hospital's cancer program call (866) WINTHROP.
Open admission policy at Franklin
Franklin Hospital Medical Center in Valley Stream notes that the 305-bed acute care hospital, its 120-bed Orzac Division for Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation, Home Health Agency and all other programs fully comply with state and federal law which prohibits discrimination based on race, creed, color, national origin, handicap, sex, age, source of payment, marital status or sexual performance.Dorothy Levin, FACHE, Franklin's Orzac division administrator, further stated that both the hospital, nursing home, home health agency and all programs prohibit discrimination in the admission, retention or care of its patients and residents and continues to abide by all New York State and Federal Laws concerning discrimination.Individuals and organizations within Franklin's service community are encouraged to visit and tour the modern facility at their convenience. To arrange such a visit, kindly call Franklin's Community Relations Department at (516) 256-6397.
